Week 11:
The Enlightenment and American Revolution
Unit Era: 1550 to 1850
Unit III
Lesson 4: The EnlightenmentL.G.1: I can describe how science led to the Enlightenment.L.G.2: I can explain the political philosophies of Hobbes, Locke, Voltaire, Montesquieu, and Rousseau. L.G.3: I can summarize the economic ideas of the physiocrats and Adam Smith.L.G.4: I can describe how Enlightenment ideas spread and influenced the arts.L.G.5: I understand the role of enlightened despots. Lesson 5: The American RevolutionL.G.1: I can describe how Britain became a global power.L.G.2: I understand the events and ideas leading to the American Revolution, including the impact of the Enlightenment.L.G.3: I can summarize key events of the American Revolution.L.G.4: I can identify the political and legal ideas in the Declaration of Independence and the United State Constitution.Assigned Readings
Make sure you know the vocabulary terms on the right, as you may be quizzed on them this week.
- Natural Law
- Social Contract
- Philosophe
- Laissez Faire
- Salon
- Enlightened Despot
- Stamp Act
- Popular Sovereignty
- Federal Republic
- Checks and Balances
Monday: The Enlightenment
MSDE II.A.2 | Compare the causes, character, and consequences of the American and French Revolutions Opener: Philosophy | Knowledge vs. Wisdom
Is knowledge or wisdom more useful?
Lesson: 11.1 [ Notes ] The Enlightenment
I. Notes: The Enlightenment
Closing: Great Race (Notes) U.S. Bill of Rights
Identify the amendment based on the provided summaries of the amendments
Resources | The Enlightenment
MW11 [ Classwork ] The English Civil War and Witch Hunts (MSDE II.A.1)WKST | English Civil War & Witch Trials
Witches in Art | Artsy.net
Tuesday: The English Civil War and Witch Trials (Halloween Lesson)
MSDE II.A.1 | Explain how the English Civil War and the Revolution of 1688 affected government, religion, economy, and society in Britain as well as the American coloniesOpener: Great Race | American Cryptids
Identify the eight cryptids on the map "Monsters in America: A Cryptozoological Map of the United States"
Lesson: The English Civil Wars and Witch Trials
I. Worksheet: Complete the "English Civil War and Witch Trials" worksheet
Closing: Image Analysis | Witches in Art
The image on the left is the first known Western artwork depicting witches on broomsticks. It appears in an illustrated manuscript of a poem, “Le Champion des Dames” (1451), by French writer Martin Le Franc. To the left of Le Franc's calligraphic text fly two women in long dresses—one pumpkin-hued, the other the color of a carnation.
How does Le Franc’s portrayal of witches compare to the “witches” of England in the seventeenth century?
Resources | Werewolves, Witches, and Wandering Spirits
IV. MW11 [ Classwork ] Enlightenment Coffeehouses - RLH - Handout and DocsWKST | Coffeehouses
TED-Ed | Life Cycle of Coffee
Wednesday: Enlightenment Coffeehouses
MSDE II.A.2 | Compare the causes, character, and consequences of the American and French Revolutions Opener: Statistics | Coffee Facts from Perfect Brew
Answer the questions related to coffee trivia from the Perfect Brew website
(Extension) TED-Ed | The Life Cycle of a Cup of Coffee - A.J. Jacobs (5:04 mins)
Strong Bucks Questions (Answers - Because No One Reads This Website)
Where were coffee trees first domesticated? (Ethiopia)
What is the name for professionals who select bean samples to roast and brew in the process called cupping? (Q-Graders)
What country imports the most coffee? (USA!)
Lesson: Primary Source | English Coffeehouses
I. Worksheet: Complete the "English Coffeehouses" worksheet
Closing: Personal Opinion | Only One Coffee Shop
If you could only frequent one coffee establishment for the rest of your life, which one would it be and why?
Please note, this question is related to the consumption of beverages. Avoid discussing an establishment having the best croissant.
Resources | Beverages in World History
MW11 - [ Chart ] Notable Enlightenment Thinkers WKST| Enlightenment Philosophers Chart
Thursday: Enlightenment Philosophers Jigsaw
MSDE II.A.2 | Compare the causes, character, and consequences of the American and French Revolutions Opener: Vocabulary Quiz | The Enlightenment and American Revolution
Complete the vocabulary quiz based on the words from this week's readings. In the event that you did not do well you are welcome to earn the points back by submitting definitions for the vocabulary terms using the Frayer Model (click for example).
Lesson: Comparing the Enlightenment Philosophers
Complete the "Enlightenment Philosophers" chart as a group
If you are having trouble researching feel free to click on the "Resources | Philosophy and Philosophers" tab below
Closing: Personal Opinion | Most Important Philosopher
Which philosopher do you think is most important to the world today? Why?
Resources | Philosophy and Philosophers
Key Enlightenment Figures
Immanuel Kant
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
Baron de Montesquieu
Voltaire
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Friday: The American Revolution
MSDE II.A.2 | Compare the causes, character, and consequences of the American and French Revolutions Opener: Philosophy | Free Speech
Should there be limitations on the right to free speech?
(Option 2) Great Race | Know the 50 States
Notes: The American Revolution
I. Notes: The American Revolution
Closing: Great Race | Star-Spangled Banner
Identify the lyrics of the Star-Spangled Banner
Resources | The American Revolution
[ YouTube ] CCEH 1.18 - The Enlightenment
[ YouTube ] CCWH 1.28 - The American Revolution
Essential Question(s) 1750 to 1890
How difficult is it to Overthrow an Established Idea or System?
MSDE Objective(s) | Students will analyze how the interregional spread of political ideas such as self-government and liberty in Europe and America served as a catalyst for global changes by:
II.A.2 | Comparing the causes, character, and consequences of the American and French Revolutions (GOV, SIO)